Being in a foreign place, preferably for the first time, having seen many things and collected new impressions, and returning to an empty hotel room with an hour or so to blow. That mix often yields fine results.

You're authentic when you're honest.

I don't think there is a particular responsibility on designers that is not on other professions... I think there's a responsibility for all of us to engage on all levels.

To be a good designer, you would need to have deep and far-reaching interests outside of the profession.

Peter Noever is a pain in the ass and a joy in the heart.

Trying to always be the nice guy, to appear good, can be limiting. Avoiding confrontation has closed up a number of possibilities for me.

Whenever I do overcome my inherent fear, it turns out well.